This family arrived on the SS Weiland in 1876. Josef and Josefa Stehlik. Children on the ship were Frank, Joseph, and John. Believe that Josefa and another sister were born in Linn County. Perhaps two other brothers were also born in Linn County. Have unidentified family photo that was with other photos that are identified.

Geroge P. CUNNING is listed as being born 11/24/1968, Marion, Iowa. Father: Williamson CUNNING, Mother: Catherine Mary CUNNING; Maiden Name: BEMIS They lived in or about Marion, Iowa for some time, then move on to York, NE.

i loved this site. I think it is so cool tha t you can actually look at the headstone of a loved one or friend. I wish other's offered this especially since I live so far from family that has passed. I hope you continue to add to this to give others the chance to experience this. Thank you all for you hard work.

William James Monroe is my great grandfather, Wilma Monroe his daughter married Floyd E. Frink, I have a photo of William James Monroe standing with the trains. the biographical Record of Linn Co. Page 363, tells of his work with the trains. Agnes Burke, my great grandmother, came from Irish roots, her parents were born in Ireland. Any cousins reading this can contact me at kwith48@comcast.net

I HAVE SEEN THE GRAVE SITES OF MY GREAT-GRANDPARENTS-ALICE AND DANIEL KLEINECKE. I KNOW THERE ARE MORE BERRYS IN CAMPBELL CEMETERY. I MAY HAVE TO MAKE A TRIP. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SITE I WAS ABLE TO FIND SOME INFO--AND I AM NEW AT THIS SO I WILL KEEP DIGGING. KARE

Looking for information on Sarah Rebecca Bailey, married to Rev. Byron James Hoover (or any family info)who lived in Troy Mills, Iowa, or parents, John Smith Bailey and Nancy Katherine Kint and Samuel Hoover and Hulda Cummings, who lived in Troy Mills or Tipton area.

My grandmother, Maerinda Merrill, child of Isaac and Margaret Merrill was born in Cedar Rapids in June of 1882. Although I didn't find anything about her, I enjoyed visiting all of this site to better help me understand the country my grandmother lived in as a girl. Also, understand that IOWA perhaps does the best GenWeb of all of the states I've researched. Keep up the good work as it means so much to so many. Thank you, Keith Johnson, Corunna, Michigan

Looking for information on the David McCall family. David was born abt 1824 or so, & was married to Eliza Boxwell. Mother is possibly Horatia McCall, born in 1792-93, Pennsylvania. Possibly related to Agnes (McCall) Avery b. 1838, wife of Eli Avery, & Malinda (McCall) Williams b. 1832, wife of John Williams, both of Nebraska & Iowa, born in Ohio also. Need information on his parents, children, & possibly an obituary look up. Thank you.

I am trying to determine where my grandfather George W. Eye's parents were from. The family history is that he was born as soon as they got off the boat from England. However, their language was "Danish". They came from an island. They landed in Dania, FL. They came to build the railroad down the east side of Florida. My recent research shows two islands in England named Little Eye and Middle Eye, now part of England's Hilbre Islands Nature Reserve. These were settle by Vikings many centuries ago and possibly the people still spoke a Viking language in the mid- to late 1800's. Anybody have any info?

I am looking for information on a Samuel Anderson, who is supposed to be my great grandfather. I am not sure if his middle initial is "A" or not. My father remembers his grandfather's name as Samuel, living in either Des Moines or Davenport or ?? I need help. Samuel Anderson had a son, Roy A Anderson born 7 Aug 1897 in Iowa, This is the only info that I know for sure is correct. Oh hum!

I am looking for information about my great great great grandpa Josiah P. Muntz, his wife Eliza or any of his children. The only two children I know of is a son named Irvin A Muntz born in 1855 (my great great grandpa) and a daughter Amanda V. Muntz born about 1863.

I have just recently started researching the Jerimiah/Vinie Akers family. At the present time, I am researching the contribution that members of that family made to WWII. I am seeking information relating to Vernon Akers, Donald Akers, Robert Akers and Eldon Akers

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION RELATED TO MY GRANFATHER, ( MY MOTHER'S FATHER ) HERBERT AUGUSTUS GOLINVEAUX, WHO WAS i THINK WAS BORN IN CEDAR RAPIDS AND LIVED THERE UNTIL HIS EARLY TWENTIES ( OR PERHAPS ALITTLE EARLIER ) BEFORE COMING TO THE WEST COAST

I can't believe that you will not post the listed obituaries online for people to view. That is pure selfishness. When I pull an obit. I post it online and it costs me money but I want other people to quickly find their relatives. What you ask is for someone in GA to mail you a request when in all goodness the obits that you have should be scanned and put online.

Looking for information on Harry Chamberlain who married Mary Ellen Riley (some listings have her name as Ellen Riley). At one time they lived in Linn County and had a son James P. Chamberlain who married Alice Leguire in Linn County. If you have any information to share contact me at saichamb@insightbb.com

Thanks to the volunteers who work so hard to connect families and information. I had been "stuck" and let my research sit for nearly a year, now I have just discovered a cousin with additional family information on your site. Thanks so much!!!

John was a locomotive engineer for the railroad. His wife was Neal May and they lived in Cedar Rapids. John's parents were George and Phillapoena (Jacob) May. He grew up in the Marengo area I haven't found that John and his wife had any children. Philapoena remarried after the death of her husband -- JosephKoopera (spelling varies).

I was thrilled to find evidence of my family on your website. My father was the son of Leroy Ewalt Brunner(he changed the spelling back to the original) born Central City 12 Jan 1883. I plan to contribute to your website as soon as I can. Keep up the wonderful job!

I am specifically looking for information about my grandfather who passed away in 1990. His name was Lloyd Byse. I know very little about him because he wasn't a part of my fathers life. I would really like to be able to pass information about this part of my family to my own boys since they share the last name.

I am specifically looking for information about my grandfather who passed away in 1990. His name was Lloyd Byse. I know very little about him because he wasn't a part of my fathers life. I would really like to be able to pass information about this part of my family to my own boys since they share the last name.

family records show that Jacob and Ruth Anna McVay along with up to 8 children moved to Herington Kansas from Linn County Iowa in 1864. Just starting to look for information about them. They would be my husbands great grandparents.

I am a direct descendant of the Rev. Francis Kun. He was my great grandfather. I am looking for information on his children. I am down his daughter, Anna Kun Popleka's line and know very little about the other Kun children. Does anyone have obits for Karel or William who died as young men or know how they died so young? I am also in search of a Kun family portrait that would include Francis,his wife Anna (Butka) and their children.Thank you for any help!Lee Ann Vavra-CharltonMichigan

Congratulations on the website. Very helpful. Would appreciate information about availability of records in the county records office(s). The headstoneproject is interesting. noted variations in spelling of surnames.

My Grandmother Annbelle Wilson Cannon was born in Lisbon, IA on 2/14/1881. I found an article regarding Thomas Andre and I believe he is related to my Grandmother. I have a photo of a young boy with the name Andre on it. I found that one of Thomas's children, Lazarus married Wildy Wilson. My Great-Grandmother's family name is Lynch. Thank you for the great website.

Dr. Lawrence Walter, dentist, born 1828 in New York State, died 1893 in Cedar Rapids. Wife Delilah (or Delina), children Katharine, Carrie, Willie Walter. Delilah Walter died after 1920. Carrie Walter married a Shearer. Have lots of information on the Walter family of New York.

Thanks in part to you website, I found pictures of the gravestones of Springville Cemetary of my deceased great uncle, John M. Fowler died November 1982 and his wife Alena. However I am still working on tracing my family line back in time if anyone has more information they would be willing to share.

I am looking for the name of the children listed on Joyce McCammant Trcka's obit or if anyone knows of any she had. She was married to Donald Trcka in 1960. I found Donald Trcka's children listed but not sure if she had children from a previous marriage or if Donald and Joyce had children. I appreciate any help that can be offered my way.
Thank you so much.

My great great grandparents Benoni and Sarah Bennett came to Linn County in 1839 from Michigan and New York. My other great great grandparents Noah and Elizabeth Bolton came in about 1850 from Virginia.

Robert Dudley Garnett,[1810-1864] Civil War married Anna, dau of Albert Russell [1813-1880] , his wife was Ida Clemina Gray. I would like information on these people and would enjoy correspondence with any descendants. Ida Eoline Garnett, granddaughter of Robert, was my grandmother.
Lovely site, very informative and progressive! Thanks, I am enjoying it. Mary Schott

William and Jennie Strong had their first child, William, in TN in 1869; they are then seen in the 1870 Marion, Linn County census. He was a painter. In 1871 their second child, Edward Strong, (my grandfather) is born in New York City. I am going on the idea that William might have come to Marion prior to the Civil War from England and then enlisted in the Army for the Civil War. I have not found him in the Iowa regiments but did find a possibility of a William Strong from Iowa in an Ilinois regiment. Any help with this is much appreciated!!!!

Looking for information on McLeods. Started in Central CIty area 1870 with Angus and Lydia, son Alfred married Mary J. Keithly, their child May left area about 1904. However, MAy's mother and sibling remained. Mary J. Died after 1930. Angus and Lydia burried Mt. Clark Cemetery. Have much census data.Hoping someone has knowledge of schools, jobs, photo's. I noticed a McLeod still resides in Central CIty.

Looking for information on Clark Jones, died 1913 in Cedar Rapids, Aura Wean, died Mar 13th 1912 in Cedar Rapids, Horace Wean died sometime in 1927 in the county home in Cedar Rapids. I would also appreciate other relevant information concerning these last names. Thanks.

David McCall: Linn Township, Section 24, 320 acres, married 1848, lived next to Jones County line

Where/when were they born?

David McCall-b Ohio? 1825, wife Eliza Boxwell-b PA or VA 1825

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Looking for information on David McCall & wife Eliza Jane Boxwell, particularly names of David's parents, and his birth date & place.
Thank you volunteers for the picture of the Robert & Rhoda Boxwell gravestone in Linn County! Awesome!

David McCall: Linn Township, Section 24, 320 acres, married 1848, lived next to Jones County line

Where/when were they born?

David McCall-b Ohio? 1825, wife Eliza Boxwell-b PA or VA 1825

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Wonderful to discover your site by accident, am not skilled with internet. So impressed by all of your volunteer efforts, magnanimous, awesome! Thank you for the picture of the Robert & Rhoda Boxwell gravestone in Linn County!

Looking for information on these families who were buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, particularly an Alice Plummer who was born around 1851. She may have had a brother or uncle named Joshua Henry Plummer. Thank you.

Very nice website. My grandfather, Fred M Berry, was born in Palo, Iowa in 1874 to Harrison and Henrietta (Havens) Berry. I am searching for information on Henrietta's parents, Ransom Havens and Olive Usher. They were in Clinton Township in 1860. I am attempting to discover the identity of Ransom Haven's parents and siblings. Also searching for information about the death/burial of Henrietta Havens Berry who supposedly died 1876-1880 when a tree fell on her. She and her husband Harrison Berry were in/around Linn County in 1876. Any help would be appreciated. Keep up the nice work on the website!

I didn't find anything specific that helped me, but enjoyed looking through some of the information contributed by others - even though it didn't pertain to me specifically. I have lot of information to contribute and look forward to gathering up the details for submission. Also, I have interest in working on the cemetery project in the future.

i am starting my family history and it is hard to find people, i did find 2 of my uncles so i thank you for having this site, keep up the good work. grandfather is james married to rose, sons ivan and fay that is all i have found.

Looking for obituaries for Hamilton Lockard who died July 1870, son Thomas Lockard who died Feb. 1906.
Looking for obituaries for Arthur Paul who died 1910-1920 and wife, Mary Jane (Lockard) Paul who died after 1930 census.
All above in Linn Co.

I'am trying to help a man that was born in Cedar Rapids Hospital in 1939 to Viola Lehenbauer Wagner and Harrison Monroe Elkins. Viola and Harrison were from Enid, Ok and Viola had a sister living in Cedar Rapids. Their marriage didn't last and for some reason they decided to adopt their son to a family in this city. Larry Kruse has a son, Jeff that is researching with permission from his father. Would appreciate any help anyone can give us.

I am researching my ancestry. My great grandfather's birthplace is listed as Linn County, IA on his death certificate. His father's name is listed as William Williams (born Germany); his mother's as Carrie Halverson (born Norway). I have been told that Chris's parents died when he was young, and that he was raised by his aunt, Bessie Nelson. Chris apparently had a great aunt Susan Nelson (I believe his mother's aunt) who owned a farm somewhere in IA. I have letters from a lawyer in Marengo, IA, written in the early 1930's regarding her farm and her will. The letters do not indicate where the farm was located.

Chris married Caroline Nelson (born Norway, immigrated 1880), I do not know when or where they married. They had two sons, John Lewis Williams (b. 1884) and Arthur Morris Williams (b. 10/10/1887, Lehigh?, IA). The family moved to Washington State and homesteaded in Poulsbo in 1889.

I have been hoping to find some record of their location in Linn County, but have had no success so far.

Alburnett was named for A.C. Burnett, son of William Burnett and Ann Clark, my gg grandparents. My great grandparents were Jane Elizabeth and John W Fox. My grandparents were Flora Alice Harris and Frederic Wesley Fox. All now deceased

My maiden name is Cullison and I have family records and stories that show Micajah R. Cullison (my great-grandfather)as the husband of Ella G. Johnson and having 5 children with her. My grandfather, William Ford Cullison, and his brother, Jesse Roudolph Cullison, were the only 2 of their children who lived past their 4th birthday. According to internet info, there was a sister, Anna, whom is unknown to my living family members. Ido know my gr-grandfather, Micajah R.
divorced Ella and married Georgia Belle Willson and they had 7 children. I would really love to here from anyone who
can help me sort this out. I also have all the info for the three generations after William Ford and brother Jesse Rudolph.

James and Mary Brislawn came to Cedar Rapids from Ireland in about 1850. They homesteaded in Prairieburg. Their six children eventually migrated to Washington State where they were pioneers. James planned to go with them after Mary died in about 1876, and he moved to Cedar Rapids to await Spring. Unfortunately, James died in February 1878. I have located a Brislawn family in Jones County, in Troy Mills, but I have not contacted them as yet. I would appreciate any info regarding this family. Thanks for your help, Ellen Meyer